Southwest Airlines announced on Monday that they have reached a deal with Mexican carrier Volaris. The two are expected to enter a codeshare agreement; currently they await for approvals from the Mexican and U.S governments. Flight schedules are expected to roll-out 2010 if things continue on schedule.
“We are continuing to look for ways to expand our network through international codeshare partnerships, and we are excited to team up with Volaris to offer our customers access to attractive Mexican destinations,” says Southwest Airlines Executive Vice President of Strategy and Planning Bob Jordan. “Volaris has a stellar reputation for being a highly efficient airline with a dedication to customer service, which makes it a natural fit for Southwest Airlines.” (from Austin Business Journal).
Volaris is just 3 years old, and already they have begun to flourish in Mexico – as they are Mexico’s largest growing airline. They are a low-cost carrier operating all Airbus A319s to over 20 destinations in Mexico. As Mr. Jordan said, Volaris is efficient; which is why they’re a good fit for Southwest. They have good customer service and are a reliable airline.
